Thursday, April 21, 2011

GoT First Episode Review



I know that its' already been out for quite a few days, but I've been busy with some things so haven't been able to say what I thought about it yet. Just to start off with I absolutely loved this first episode. I know that I'm more than a little biased since I'm such a huge fan of the series, but even still I feel like it was a very well made show. There were some small things changed from the book that irritated, but I expected these things and overall was surprised that they were true to the story on such a huge amount of stuff. The characters were all incredible, with a special nod to Peter Dinkalge who played Tyrion and absolutely stole the show during his brief scenes. Can't wait for the series to progress and his role to develop. Most of the complaints I've noticed are directed towards the Dany and Khal Drogo sex scene at the end. I have to agree that they played up a strange rapey angle that wasn't really how it came across in the book. But I'm confident that they'll fix this relationship in the upcoming episodes. Other than a few small things like that I really can't find any faults with this episode. If you're not already watching I strongly encourage you to start while the show is still beginning. Critics seem to love it and it's already been renewed for a second season.

38 comments:

  1. I never read the books , but am liking the show started off very slowly but it kinda picked up.. I'm hoping for more gore as it's my thing. But so far looks like it will deliver some shockers... Seriously killing a ten year straight off the bat is bad ass.

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  2. I see why people would like this series, but I don't find myself getting into it.

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  3. oh man i missed it!

    was wanting to watch it..time to google that up

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  4. yeah I'm not a big fan but to each his own!

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  5. haha why do i find that pic so funny? xD

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  6. Tried to get into it, but couldn't.

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  7. my girlfriend works at the cable company and got some free game of thrones swag today holla.

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  8. Cant say ive seen it unfortunatley

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  9. Sweet review keep the updates rollin

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  10. still hasn't got to my country yet. Might have to google it.

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  11. Apparently it's solid - So I will be checking it out :)

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  12. The picture is very odd...I'll have to check this out

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  13. odd picture but a good review +1

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  14. Sounds cool, might start watching it

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  15. Great post,
    Ill give you a cheezburger friend.
    Hope everyone supports this blog as well.

    Jake

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  16. Haven't read the books, but the show was quite amazing. A bit slow at the start, but really picked up. I have a feeling it's going to have a good run.

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  17. Im just gonna read your reviews before I watch an episode!

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  18. Humm, seems something that i need to watch! Thanks for sharing the news :)

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  19. I haven't seen that show before, I might look into it at some point :)

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  20. Im not too keen on the series.

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  21. Good review, looking forward to second season. followed :D

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  22. I wish I had TV service so I could watch this! I've heard the book is really fantastic, too.

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